AICON 3D
Leading photogrammetry-solution provider, AICON 3D Systems GmbH, has selected Hi-Tech Metrology as their new distributor / partner in Australia and New Zealand for the company's entire range of optical 3D measuring systems for industrial markets.
AICON 3D Systems' joint managing director Carl-Thomas Schneider along with Asia-Pacific regional manager Jonathan Kwon comment that..."we see Hi-Tech Metrology as our ideal partner in Australia and New Zealand for our photogrammetry solutions with their depth of knowledge of metrology products, technical skills, and on-going commitment to excellence in customer support and after-sales service. Also by being the Australasian master distributor for PolyWorks software, it's an ideal fit for us in the market."
AICON's measuring systems are applied for testing and inspection tasks in various industries, including the areas of vehicle safety and tube inspection. One of the company's flagship products is the portable coordinate measuring machine (PCMM) DPA.
The AICON 3D DPA system produces both accurate and extremely fast measurement studies and is thus a real alternative for other measurement methods on large objects and where objects can't be moved to the CMM for example. The system, which employs a hand-held digital camera for data collection, is a true all-round solution: it can measure parts as small as a few millimetres right up to parts many metres in size. In fact objects as large as an entire aircraft can be accurately and efficiently measured right on-site with the AICON 3D DPA system.
The portability of the AICON 3D system is another major advantage with the entire system usually able to be included as hand or checked baggage on aircraft.
The DPA equipment is available in a number of different variations to cater for a wide range of customer needs.
For beginners, Hi-Tech Metrology and AICON offer a low-priced system working with a DSLR camera with medium resolution (12.3 megapixels). This system already meets many requirements.
For all those users who need to generate even more precise measurement points, e.g. in order to merge digital surfaces, conduct deformation analyses, or do 3D inspections, other DPA packages tailored to the particular requirements are available. These packages are sold with a high resolution DSLR camera with 24.5 megapixels. Moreover, they are certified according to VDI 2634.
Next to the digital camera, all packages include the necessary software modules, scale bars, a reference cross as well as coded and uncoded targets to signalize the object.
One of the key benefits of AICON 3D DPA systems is that users can upgrade their equipment and systems over time to produce even more accurate photogrammetry studies, measurements and deformation analysis etc.
Output data from the measurements can be exported to software platforms such as PolyWorks/Inspector or PolyWorks/Inspector Probing for complex inspection tasks and fully detailed reporting. The development of time-saving macros for regular inspection processes is also possible with the AICON 3D / PolyWorks measurement solution.
About AICON 3D Systems
AICON 3D Systems GmbH is one of the world's leading providers of optical camera based 3D measurement systems. AICON develops and distributes systems for the business areas of inspection and testing as well as car safety and tube inspection. The majority of AICON's clients operate in the automotive and aerospace market. The latest products for automated test and process control open new worldwide market fields and obtain outstanding growth.
About Hi-Tech Metrology
Hi-Tech Metrology is Australia's largest specialist metrology business providing clients in Australia and New Zealand with the world's leading metrology products and solutions and superior levels of customer support and after-sales service. Our markets include automotive, aerospace, mining equipment, medical and scientific equipment, marine, defence, consumer packaging and transport etc.